What to do and see in Riverside, California (CA): The Best Things to do

August 18, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Riverside is the county seat of the eponymous county and named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and in Riverside County, and is located about 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. It is also part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 303,871.
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1. Riverside National Cemetery

22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92518-2740 +1 951-653-8417 http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/riverside.asp
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5.0 based on 209 reviews

Riverside National Cemetery

Reviewed By MIKEYgracie - Riverside, United States

Home of the National Medal of Honor Memorial, Veterans Memorial and National Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Memorial. Future site of American Indian Veteran Memorial. Fundraising is in progress to provide for site construction.

2. Pierce Brothers-Crestlawn Mortuary And Memorial Park

11500 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-2106 +1 951-689-1441 http://www.dignitymemorial.com/pierce-brothers-crestlawn-mortuary/en-us/index.page
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Pierce Brothers-Crestlawn Mortuary And Memorial Park

A full-service facility, Pierce Brothers-Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary was established in 1952, and then, as now, we are devoted to exceeding expectations and providing a standard of services that is unprecedented. We are a proud member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose Pierce Brothers-Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. Occupying approximately 255 acres, our memorial park offers families a peaceful and serene setting featuring numerous trees; beautiful flowers and gentle hills with valley views; a variety of statues; three separate mausoleums; 14 gardens, including our exclusive Cypress Estates; both flush-to-the-ground and upright monuments. In addition to our well-landscaped memorial park, our mortuary and flower shop offers families convenience, exceptional service and a caring staff with bilingual capabilities. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience and we are committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, the Bereavement Travel Program, the Compassion Helpline® and access to an acclaimed grief management library. As North America’s premier provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, the Dignity Memorial brand is your assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. A full-service facility, Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary was established in 1952 and then as now we are devoted to exceeding expectations and providing a standard of services that is unprecedented. When you choose Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park, Mortuary and Flower Shop, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. Occupying approximately 255 acres, our memorial park offers families a peaceful and serene setting featuring numerous trees; beautiful flowers and gentle hills with valley views; a variety of statues; three separate mausoleums; 14 gardens, including our exclusive Cypress Estates; both flush-to-the-ground and upright monuments. In addition to our well-landscaped memorial park, our mortuary and flower shop offers families convenience, exceptional service and a caring staff with bi-lingual capabilities. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience and we are committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Pierce Brothers Crestlawn is proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, the Bereavement Travel Program, the 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and access to an acclaimed grief management library. As North America’s premier provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, the Dignity Memorial brand is your assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction.

3. Phenix Technology, Inc. Firefighter History Museum

12391 Sampson St Suite H, Riverside, CA 92503-4828 +1 951-272-4938 http://WWW.PHENIXFIREHELMETS.COM
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Phenix Technology, Inc. Firefighter History Museum

Housed in the manufacturing headquarters of Phenix Technology, Inc.'s firefighter and rescue helmet division, the self guided museum features one of the world's largest collections of firefighter related memorabilia that spans centuries. Hundreds of fire helmets from around the world are the highlight of the museum including European helmets from the beginning of the 18th Century.

4. March Field Air Museum

22550 Van Buren Blvd March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA 92518-2400 +1 951-902-5949 [email protected] http://www.marchfield.org/
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4.5 based on 379 reviews

March Field Air Museum

Reviewed By ladytrooper

My husband loves planes, of all sorts. He loved this spot and they have a lot of great planes from different eras. Reasonably priced and very clean. No time limit on seeing everything. They have displays inside and a ton of planes outside.

5. Mission Inn Museum

3696 Main St Main Street Pedestrian Mall & Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501-2839 +1 951-788-9556 [email protected] http://missioninnmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 327 reviews

Mission Inn Museum

Nonprofit Museum and Foundation which preserves, interprets, and promotes the history of the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Independent organization offering free museum exhibits, guided interpretive tours, and public educational programming.

Reviewed By SeminarTrekker

The Mission Inn Museum if a foundation for the preservation and historical resource for the Mission Inn. They have interesting exhibits at the museum and the descents there are very helpful and informative about the history of the Mission Inn and the city of Riverside. You can sign up for descent led tours of the museum. They also sells books and souvenirs of the Mission Inn. I found less expensive postcards and magnets of the Mission Inn versus the Mission Inn gift shop. I recommend visiting this museum if your interested in the background and history of the Mission Inn

6. Van Buren Drive-In Theatre

3035 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503-5656 +1 909-688-2360 http://vanburendriveintheatre.com
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Van Buren Drive-In Theatre

Reviewed By leonelv979

2 movies for the price of 1 and OUTDOORS!!! Bring your ice chest bring you drinks and snacks and watch newly released movies on the back of your truck or SUV. Don't have a truck or SUV, come in your car and bring lawn chairs and enjoy the movie.

7. California Citrus State Historic Park

9400 Dufferin Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504 +1 951-780-6222 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=649
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

California Citrus State Historic Park

This 300-acre park preserves some of the rapidly vanishing cultural landscape of the citrus industry and tells the story of this industry's role in the history and development of California. Fruit Tastings at the Visitor Center/Museum Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, please stop by our museum/visitor center. You can roam the museum, and we will have fresh fruit to taste on the back patio! Tastings are offered from 10 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Entrance to the museum/visitor center is free, with paid $5 parking fee. Guided Tours Join us for a free guided grove tour where you can learn about California's historic citrus industry and experience the horticultural aspects of a working grove. Our tours are offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Reviewed By where_is_ozis_food - Nijmegen, The Netherlands

A short history of citrus, how CA became a citrus center, orange trade with iced wagons, and more. You can also walk around orange trees. A small museum and shop. You can bring your guests to show CA history. 5$ for parking.

8. Fox Performing Arts Center

3801 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501-3217 +1 951-779-9804 http://foxriversidelive.com/
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Fox Performing Arts Center

Reviewed By 969suziea - Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

What a beautiful building! We were fortunate enough to go there to see Walk Off The Earth. It is easily one of my favourite new venues that we've visited. So much charm and I loved that it was small and intimate A fab experience.

9. University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens

900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521-9800 +1 951-784-6962 http://gardens.ucr.edu
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens

Reviewed By andreacD5634HH

I went to the botanic gardens with my family on January of this year. We got there around 11 in the morning, and were able to find parking. I would recommend getting there earlier if you want parking that is right by the entrance. We had to park (not free) and walk to the entrance of the gardens, which isn't that far. This is totally worth it! The botanic gardens have multiple trails. My favorite things to see here in the summer are the rose garden, herb garden, and the butterfly garden. We visited again in January, which didn't look as pretty as the summer and spring. However, we still enjoyed the trails, be careful some areas are steep! I also liked how the trails have accessible paths for areas that may be difficult to walk or hike. Overall, this was great experience! The trails are not as crowded. The different flowers, trees, and plants you see is amazing. I would recommend smelling the popcorn tree that is near the herb garden. Also, make sure to take a tour and leave a donation! This is a great place to go if you want to experience and explore nature with your family.

10. Mount Rubidoux Park

4706 Mt Rubidoux Dr, Riverside, CA 92501 http://www.mt-rubidoux.org
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Mount Rubidoux Park

Reviewed By 309solenes - Riverside, United States

This is a great way to spend with family, and enjoy spectacular views and exercise all at once. A very manageable walk up paved paths surrounded by green cactus and beautiful yellow flowers in the spring.

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